Angrier: meaning, definitions and examples
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angrier
[ ˈæŋɡriər ]
emotional state
The term 'angrier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'angry.' It is used to describe a heightened emotional state characterized by strong feelings of displeasure or hostility. When someone is angrier, it indicates that their level of anger is greater compared to another point in time, or in comparison to someone else's feelings. This emotional response can be triggered by various factors, including frustration, disappointment, or perceived injustice. Recognizing when one is angrier can be essential for emotional regulation and communication.
Synonyms
more enraged, more furious, more irritated
Examples of usage
- He became angrier as the meeting progressed.
- She was angrier than ever after reading the news article.
- The children grew angrier when they learned the game was canceled.
Translations
Translations of the word "angrier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais irritado
🇮🇳 और ज्यादा गुस्से में
🇩🇪 wütender
🇮🇩 lebih marah
🇺🇦 більш сердитий
🇵🇱 bardziej zły
🇯🇵 より怒っている
🇫🇷 plus en colère
🇪🇸 más enojado
🇹🇷 daha öfkeli
🇰🇷 더 화가 난
🇸🇦 أكثر غضبًا
🇨🇿 více naštvaný
🇸🇰 viac nahnevaný
🇨🇳 更生气
🇸🇮 bolj jezen
🇮🇸 reiðari
🇰🇿 одан да ашулы
🇬🇪 მეტი გაღიზიანებული
🇦🇿 daha qəzəbli
🇲🇽 más enojado
Word origin
The word 'angry' is derived from the Old Norse word 'angr,' meaning grief or sorrow. Its use in English dates back to the late 14th century and has evolved to primarily describe a strong emotional response to perceived wrongs or injustices. The comparative form 'angrier' likely became established as English speakers sought to express varying degrees of this intense emotion. Over time, the concept of anger has been reflected in literature, psychology, and everyday language, emphasizing its significance in human behavior. The transformation from 'angry' to 'angrier' illustrates the linguistic tendency in English to modify adjectives to convey different intensities, enhancing the expressive capability of the language.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,252, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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